flgirl

Hi guys,

I have no idea why or how, but I want a drink in the worst way right now. It came out of nowhere and has been with me for most of the day. I've tried all kinds of things(that I've been told to do) to make it go away, and it's like it just set up house in my head and will not leave!

Last Call

Sorry sometimes that happens I guess. Let's try "What happens if I drink?"

I get drunk and do stupid stuff, smoke, embarrass myself, fall down and hurt myself.

I might drive and get a DUI or seriously hurt/kill someone.

I have to hide so no one knows.

I feel like **** in the morning.

I feel guilt and remorse.

I have to reset my count of days sober.

Don't do it.

LC

ANGELINA243

Come into the chat room--like now! There are plenty of us there discussing recovery. You don't have to be alone. :ghug3

DSodaNow

You should try to get to one of your meetings as soon as you can. You have mentioned that you feel better after them.

tommyk

You'll find plenty of help here... because most all of us have felt the same way...!

This too shall pass.

tennis71

I get those too. They usually pass after a few minutes but when I first quit, it seemed like they lasted longer, like a half hour or hour.

Try and go to a meeting if you can. Or call one of the people you have met in AA. Definitely keep posting here too - I noticed some good topics to surf through which will hopefully get your mind off the drink.

Keep moving forward!!

Anna

It might not leave, but the intensity will die down. It really will.

And, you will be stronger for getting through this!

CarolD

...Action!
You have physically de toxed soooo
distract your mind.
Do something positive ...and do not drink

Prayers coming your way

flgirl

I'm trying so hard to do just that and it is not working...I feel like such a failure.

flgirl

I am not drinking, but...

DSodaNow

You are not a failure. I believe this is part of the process of acheiving sobriety. I very much relate to your feelings right now. For me, it did improve and I am betting you will feel better soon. And you will be so much happier with yourself for not drinking!

colagirl

Flgirl - I felt exactly like this last night. Like it wasn't just a craving, but I had decided I was going to drink. I even convinced myself that the hangover wouldn't be that bad if I was careful. It was sooooooooo hard, but I just kept myself busy and tried to ignore it until I was ready to go to bed. I was soooo glad this morning when I woke up. So, try to hang in there and just convince yourself that you are not going to give in! Also, hanging around here and reading posts helped me a lot.

flgirl

I am angry, tired and lonely.

serenityqueen

H.A.L.T.

Hungry

Angry

Lonley

Tired


You have received a wonderful gift in early Recovery, the ability to identify why you are having cravings.

Keep on doing what you're doing.

You'll get past this.

God Bless & Thank God . . . Just for Today,
Judy

least

Dont give in and ruin your sober time. I gave in last weekend and felt like dirt all the next week. Don't give in. You'll be mad at yourself if you do. I know that much. Just don't give in. :ghug

Rusty Zipper

flgirl, when all else fails!

go help another drunk!

it really works!

good wishes flgirl

zip

Daddio

So how's it going Florida? This quitting drinking crap can sometimes be for the birds! But we know that it's worth it. Go get yourself a big ole Vanilla Malt from Sonic. They have a happy hour that you can get all of their fruit drinks and stuff. I had a slice of Coconut Creme Pie that was just like my own little piece of Heaven. Not from there, but another restaurant.

Lots of luv from the Burg.....

Honu

Hey there girl, I hope you are feeling better this morning, and it's a NEW DAY! Sorry I missed this, I have been working a lot, and away from the computer.

You said you were tired and lonely, go out and do something....I went on Thursday to get a massage. Had a nice chat with the massage therapist, and then hung out for a while afterwards with the office staff....it kind of got me outside of myself. I couldn't afford the massage, but, it was cheaper than the alternative.

Next time, I'm getting a pedicure...or you could go to a movie, re-arrange your home, go for a run on that beautiful beach, (I'm jealous of that, BTW). Decorate a cake, challenge yourself to do something you never thought you could do! Take up painting! Just stop "thinking".....re-focus, on something you can lose yourself in.

I'm all for doing something nice for myself. Pampering, girlie things---LOVE them. I get lonely here, too. Just do something good. And, I'm praying for ya! Hang in there!

Love you,
Honu

ROFL

Hi FLGirl - I'm sorry I didn't see this yesterday. When I made a post similar to this one, yours was one of the most helpful responses. You said: "I need your help not to drink today...care to help me out?"

I have a special fondness for you because of that - I believe it was ONLY your 1st week sober and the insight you had ability to help me - well, it's just incredible. If there is ANYTHING I can do for you, I will.

Please please please hand in here with me! It's not worth drinking. Starting over is harder than just not drinking. DON't DO IT!

flgirl

Hi guys,

I made it through the night. I took a new book to bed and stayed there. I still have no idea why I was in such a snit, though. Anyway, I thank you for all of your kindness and support!

:ghug